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Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited hosts General Insurance Summit 2023 celebrating excellence
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) recently hosted a highly anticipated General Insurance Summit 2023, themed ‘Unveiling Excellence – A New Era Unfolds’. The flagship two-day event held from 22nd to 23rd March 2024 at Jetwing Blue, Negombo provided a platform to honour top-performing sales staff and key employees for their exceptional contributions to achieving revenue targets during a successful six-month sales drive.
The residential summit fostered interactions, knowledge enhancement and skill development among participants. With a diverse range of objectives and activities, the summit aimed to elevate the capabilities and morale of attendees while acknowledging their hard work and dedication within SLICGL’s operations.
The General Insurance Summit commenced by felicitating winners of the ‘General Insurance Summit Sales Drive’, recognizing their outstanding performance and dedication in driving business growth. The top performing members of SLICGL’s active 3,000-member sales force, were recognized for generating exceptional sales volumes at the event.
Marketing Executives, Assistant Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Managers, Branch Managers, Regional Managers and Individual Sales Officers, Assistant Managers, Managers and Supervisors representing the Head Office and Corporate Lines Channels were also acknowledged under respective rewarding categories for their exemplary salesmanship, leadership and strategic contributions.
During the event, attendees had the opportunity to enrich their capabilities, mindsets, and skills through insightful and experience-sharing sessions led by respected and renowned resource persons.
Bathiya Arthanayake, an award-winning trainer, mentor, and CEO of PHOENIXSPIRE (Pvt) Ltd, addressed the participants and shared invaluable insights on understanding business challenges, the importance of personal development, and the art and science of effective marketing and sales strategies. Meanwhile, serial entrepreneur and tax advisor Viraj Henegedera provided participants with guidance on digitization, leveraging social media, personal financial management, and tax management strategies.
In addition to the educational sessions, the summit provided a conducive environment for networking, engagement, and camaraderie among the attendees.
The General Insurance Summit 2023 not only celebrated achievements but also provided a forum for continuous learning, growth, and collaboration within SLICGL. As the organization continues its journey of excellence, events such as the Summit reaffirm dedication to recognizing talent and driving sustainable growth within the industry.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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